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Dr. Nils joined OCG in October 2000.
He has held various positions at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory from March 1993 to August 1995 and from June 1997 to present.
He currently serves as Leader, Science & Technology Project in its International Assessments Division.
From August 1995 to May 1997, Dr. Carlson was a product manager at SDL Inc. Dr. Carlson served as a member of the technical staff in the Optoelectronics Laboratory of the David Sarnoff Research Center (formerly RCA Labs) from September 1984 to February 1993.
He was also previously a research associate in the Division of Applied Sciences & Physics Department at Harvard University and a visiting scientist at the Regional Laser Center at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Dr. Carlson earned a B.A. in Physics from Johns Hopkins University and an M.S.
and a Ph.D.
in Physics from Stanford University.
Former positions of Nils W. Carlson
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
SDL, Inc.
SDL, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells semiconductor & related pr | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1997-04-30 |
Optical Capital Group Ventures LLC
Optical Capital Group Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Optical Capital Group Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in data, cable and telecommunications service providers and infrastructure companies. They look for next-generation service providers and technology companies that are developing technologies to deliver the communications networks of the future. The firm seeks secure an influential ownership position in their portfolio companies and to implement operational improvements that will create new, higher-margin revenue streams. | Private Equity Analyst | - |
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SDL, Inc.
SDL, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Manufactures and sells semiconductor & related pr | Electronic Technology |
Optical Capital Group Ventures LLC
Optical Capital Group Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Optical Capital Group Ventures focuses on early-stage investments in data, cable and telecommunications service providers and infrastructure companies. They look for next-generation service providers and technology companies that are developing technologies to deliver the communications networks of the future. The firm seeks secure an influential ownership position in their portfolio companies and to implement operational improvements that will create new, higher-margin revenue streams. | Finance |
Stanford University
Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Johns Hopkins University
The Johns Hopkins University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
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